Meaning

Primary

Exception

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Something that's outside the example doesn't follow the rules. It's not what it's supposed to be (the example), it is the exception.

Reading

れいがい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 例外が発生する

    an exception occurs

    例外がある

    there are exceptions

    例外が起きる

    an exception occurs

Context Sentences

このレストランの料理は例外なくどれも美味しいです。

All the dishes at this restaurant are delicious without exception.

きわめて例外のケースをのぞいて、この病院がその手術に成功したのをほとんど見たことがありません。

Except for a few exceptional cases, I haven't actually seen this hospital successfully complete the procedure.

コウイチはいつも朝遅くまで寝ていますが、金曜日はスーツを着なくてはいけないので例外です。

Koichi usually sleeps in, but Friday is an exception because he has to wear a suit.

Kanji Composition